Malarinum Melliya(2008)
'Malarinum Melliya' (2008) is a Tamil-language romantic drama directed by P. S. Selvaraj. The film stars Vignesh and Varshini in the lead roles, with Sivachakravarthi, Periyar Dasan, and Muthukaalai in supporting parts. The story follows Elango, the son of a village chief, who falls in love with Sandhya, a temple priest's daughter, leading to a conflict with his father's rigid beliefs. The film explores themes of forbidden love, family honor, and the traditional practice of Thalaikoothal. It received a mixed critical reception and was a box office failure. Actor Vignesh's voice was dubbed by Sekar, who won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Male Dubbing Artist for his work.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 9 May 2008
- Director
- Selvaraj
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 10m 0
Storyline
Elango, the responsible son of a strict village chief, falls in love with Sandhya, the temple priest's daughter. His father's hatred for love marriages creates a deadly conflict. When Elango argues for his love, his parents die from shock. Elango is forced to become the village chief, while Sandhya is driven away. Their love is tested by a lifetime of separation and a tragic final choice.
“A love softer than a flower.”
